5 Must-Do Ways to Kick Off the New Year in Santa Fe
Locals agree: Santa Fe shines year-round, but winter magic peaks in January. Start your new year right in this vibrant destination. Travel + Leisure hailed it as one of America's Best Cities for Winter Travel (2016).
Winter Brew 2017
Savor premier brews at Winter Brew 2017. (Photo courtesy of TOURISM Santa Fe)
Craft beer lovers, don't miss Winter Brew 2017. This festive event unites local breweries and eateries. On January 13, tantalize your taste buds at the Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion (5-8:30 p.m.) with brews from Chili Line Brewing, Duel Brewing, Farmhouse Brewing, Santa Fe Brewing, and Second Street Brewery. Grab tickets now.
Discover Ski Santa Fe
Breathtaking views from Ski Santa Fe. (Photo courtesy of Ski Santa Fe)
Experience the scenic 16-mile drive from Santa Fe Plaza into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to Ski Santa Fe. Enjoy diverse terrain: beginner slopes, cruiser runs, bumps, glades, tree skiing, chutes, and bowls. Refuel with a hearty New Mexican meal or fireside drink downtown. Use the RTD Mountain Trail for easy access from downtown to the slopes.
Explore the Santa Fe Margarita Trail
Try the strawberry jalapeño margarita at Luminaria Restaurant. (Photo courtesy of TOURISM Santa Fe)
Warm up with margaritas from 31 spots on the Santa Fe Margarita Trail. Buy a $3 passport at any TOURISM Santa Fe Visitor Center or participating restaurant. Get $1 off signature margaritas (max two stamps/day), collect for prizes like t-shirts or bartender kits.
Vote in the Souper Bowl
Vote for your favorite soup at the Souper Bowl. (Photo courtesy of The Food Depot)
Join the 23rd Annual Souper Bowl on January 21 (12-2:30 p.m.), benefiting The Food Depot. Top chefs compete in Cream, Savory, Seafood, and Vegetarian categories for "Best Soup." Bid on silent auction items and snag the cookbook. Tickets available now.
Unlock your ideal New Year in The City Different! Request the official Santa Fe travel guide and check deals & specials.
